Top 20 Things to Do on Jeju Island

Jeju Island has been my home away from home for the last year or so.  And when the weather warms up around May, I am quite ready to see all that I can see as summer swings in.  Jeju is considered the "Hawaii" of Korea and with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, I am continuously amazed by the serene and beautiful sites that make up Jeju Island.  It took some time figure out where everything was, so I thought, I'd put together a list of the top 20 things to do here on Jeju.

1. Yongmeori Coast 

Cost of Admission:  2,000-3,000 won

For a detailed look at Yongmeori Coast, go here.

2.  3-D Art Museums

So much fun!  These 3-D Art Museum will have your friends wondering "How in the world did they do that?"

Cost of Admission:  Alive Museum, 9,000 won.  Trick Art Museum, 9,000 won.

For a detailed look at the 3-D Art Museum on Jeju Island, go here.

3.  Hello Kitty Island

I couldn't understand all the hype about the cartooned cat.  That was until my visit to Hello Kitty Island.  Freakishly adorable.

Cost of Admission:  13,000 won

For a detailed look at Hello Kitty Island, go here.

4.  Love Land

Intriguing...maybe.  Bizarre...absolutely.  With sculptures and exhibits that offer no inhibitions on most aspects of human sexuality and it's form, Love Land is something to see.  There's also a gift shop with all sorts of goodies.

Cost of Admission:  8,000 won

For more pictures, go here.

5.  Aqua Planet 

I loved this place so much, I perused the entire place twice on the same day.  The cost of admission is totally worth it if you ask me.

Cost of Admission:  28,000 won

For more on Aqua Planet, go here.

6.  Spirited Garden

Recognized as the most beautiful garden in the world, this is easily my favorite garden on Jeju Island.  The wood tales left by director, Bum Young Sun, will have you thinking about how knowledge is everywhere and how even the trees tell the tale.

Cost of Admission:  8,000 won

For a detailed look at this spectacular garden, go here.

7.  Yeomiji Botanical Garden 

Located in the popular Jung-mun Resort area, this garden has a bit of every thing.

Cost of Admission:  9,000 won

For a detailed look at this spectacular garden, go here.

8.  Hallim Park

Like feeding birds and other wild life? Like the calmness of a walk in the woods or being with trees?  This place has all of that and more.  Go in the spring for the Cherry Blossom Festival... it's amazing!

Cost of Admission:  9,000 won (8,000 won for Jeju residents)

For a detailed look at this spectacular garden, go here.

9.  Mount Sanbangsan 

There are at least three things to see/do at mount Sanbangsan.  There is a wonderful temple with with a ginormous statue of Buddha.  There's also a temple that's inside of a cave with a view overlooking Dragon's Head Shore.  The other thing, is is to head to Dragon's Head Shore to look at some pretty cool carvings that more and more amazing as you go.  Don't forget to stop in at Hamel's Ship.  :)

Cost of Admission:  Free

For more details on Mt. Sanbangsan, go here.

10.  Sunrise Peak

Cost of Admission:  Free to Jeju residents

For more details on Sunrise Peak, go here.

11.  Jeongbang Falls

Cost of Admission:  Free to Jeju residents

For more details on getting to Jeongbang Falls, go here.

12.  Cheonjeyeon Falls 

Cost of Admission:  About 2,000 won

If you decide on going here, you will find that there are actually three waterfalls that make up Cheonjeyeon Falls.  For more on how to get there, go here.

13.  Cheonjiyeon Falls

Cost of Admission:  About 2,000 won

For more information about this waterfall, go here.

14.  Manjangul Caves

Cost of Admission:  Free to Jeju residents

For a detailed look at Manjangul Cave, go here.

15.  Hike an Olleh Trail

Cost of Admission:  FREE

For a detailed look the Olleh Trails on Jeju Island, go here.

16.  Hike Hallasan Mountain

At 1950 meters, Hallasan is the tallest mountain in South Korea.  While more seasoned hikers might be able to hike it in about six to seven hours, I was pretty happy having hiked it in about 9 hours having stopped numerous times along the way and an extended lunch.

With several trails leading up to the top, choose wisely.  The fastest trail wont be the easiest.  On a clear day, the views from the top is amazing.  Be sure to collect your certificate of completion from the office to the right.

Cost of Admission:  FREE

For a detailed look at Hallasan Mountain, visit the official Korea tourism page, here.

17.  Udo Island

Udo Island is a 20 minute ferry from Jeju Island.  Beaches are everywhere and the water just incredible.  Highlights of a trip to Udo, renting a bicycle, ATV or scooter and circling the island

Cost of Admission:  About 4,500 won for Jeju residents

For more details on getting to Udo Island, go here.

18.  Nature and Folk Museum

Cost of Admission: About 2,000 won (Jeju residents pay 500 won)

For more details on Jeju's Nature and Folk Museum, go here.

19.  Yacheonsa Temple

The biggest temple on Jeju Island, Yacheonsa is amazing.  I've heard it's also possible to do a temple stay here at about 50,000 won per person.

Cost of Admission:  FREE.

For more details on doing a Temple Stay at Yacheonsa, go here.

20.  Jungmun Daepo 

Cost of Admission:  About 2,000 won (Free to Jeju residents)

For more details on Jungmun Daepo, go here.